When you think of Texas, does Star Wars come to mind? Maybe it should. Our state has many ties to the Star Wars phenomenon. May the fourth be with you as you check out some of these unique connections!

Galaxy Bar & Grill

Craving some out-of-this-world grub? Visit Galaxy Bar & Grill, a funky Star Wars-themed grill in Harker Heights. Choose from a menu of Star Wars-inspired meals while you take in the sci-fi film. Whether you start your day with “Juan Solo's Breakfast" or lunch with an “Outer Rim" burger, you'll have agood feeling about this.

Lone Star Wars Art Competition

What do you get when you mash up Texas art and Star Wars? The Lone Star Wars Art Competition. Each year, artists from around the state combine their Lone Star State passion and fandom for one of the most beloved cinematic series to create unique works of art. 

Kylo Ren, the white tiger cub 

On March 6, 2018, a tiny white tiger cub was born in Wylie, Texas' In-Sync Wildlife Rescue. His name? Kylo Ren. The sanctuary's founder is an avid Star Wars fan and found it fitting to name its newest resident after the new trilogy's brooding villain. iii    

Star Wars holiday lights

That's no moon—it's a holiday display. The lights are a little brighter in Texas each December thanks to Matt Johnson and the 15,000 lights he uses to turn his San Antonio home into the ultimate Star Wars tribute. The light display takes more than a full year to program and six weeks to assemble. Cars line up and down the street to enjoy the show, set to a remix of “The Imperial March." 

Chewbacca's homeland 

Wookiees hail from the planet Kashyyyk, but Chewbacca calls Texas home. No, really. Peter Mayhew, the London-born actor who originated the faithful character and played him in five films, makes his home in a farmhouse in Boyd, northwest of Fort Worth, with his wife Angie. He's been a U.S. citizen since 2005, writes children's books, and runs a foundation dedicated to helping people in need.